Oregon Parks Forever is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing & preserving special places and experiences in Oregon's parks.
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We have wasted an amazing number of hours trying to get our Facebook account back after it was hacked. Facebook has AWFUL customer support. Impossible to reach a human being to figure this out. @facebooksucks @facebooknosupport @facebookhelp
Bob Ross inspired virtual Run for the Trees. Each registrant = 10 trees planted in Oregon. Sign up on our website by April 1 and run your 5K anytime.
Vanguard Group systems are terrible! Stay away. What a waste of time getting transferred over and over from person who can't help to another who can't help. #vanguard, #vanguardsucks, #terriblevanguard
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We spent the first day of fall touring the Hood River Fruit Loop, and came home with an absolute bounty. hereisoregon.com/experiences…
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August 27, 2022 Wildfire Snapshot:
—Firefighters are responding to flare-ups from gusty winds on existing fires in OR & WA.
—PNW will continue to experience gusty winds today.
—2,080 firefighters, 44 engines & 22 helicopters assigned to large fires in the area.
Oregon campers - did you know about this cool tool on the Oregon State Parks website? Look for that last-minute camping spot! oregonstateparks.reserveamer…
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“Preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.”
—Carl Sagan
Today is a great day to support a non-profit you care about! #NationalNonprofitDay orparksforever.org/ways-to-g…
Volunteers sought to serve on Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee ktvz.com/community/community…
Have you visited a park here in Oregon? Gone camping in one of our forests? Oregon Parks Forever invites you to share your opinions in our annual park and forest vistor survey. surveymonkey.com/r/K5NFSSM
What a beautiful event! Multiple groups are collaborating with Huehca Omeyocan for a celebration to honor the healing of our oceans at Lookout State Park on Saturday. (details: tillamookcountypioneer.net/a…)
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NEW: In celebration of the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, entrance fees will be waived on August 4th at all @Interior-managed fee-collecting public lands!
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#DidYouKnow there are over 650 species of native bees in Oregon? 🐝🌸🌼
Here are just a few of our pollinators spotted on some brightly-colored sweet peas last month by public lands user Patrick Bigelow.
ALT A yellow bumble bee flutters its wings on a bright pink sweet pea flower.
ALT A small bee lands on a pale pink sweet pea flower.
ALT A large black bee lands on a pink sweet pea flower.
The weather is going to get pretty hot the next few days. A great time to get out to some of the areas lakes and try out paddleboarding! orparksforever.org/try-out-p…
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If you're dead inside, go outside. Whether you're taking a walk in a park or hiking in the wilderness, spending time in nature can improve mental health and cognition. Where is your favorite place to spend time outside? Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
ALT River flowing through tree lined rocky cliffs with text overlay "if you're dead inside, go outside"
Action Trackchair All-Terrain Wheelchairs Now Available in Tigard! orparksforever.org/action-tr…
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Hike on a forest trail recently? Make sure to tell us about your experience!
We want to hear from you so we can better understand how we can create a more sustainable trail system across the #OlympicPeninsula.
Provide your feedback by visiting: survey123.arcgis.com/share/6…
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FIRE NEWS 🚨: Our firefighters worked through the night combating the #WillowcreekFire near Vale, OR. Growing to 40,000 acres in its first day, it’s our first major #wildfire of the summer.
Currently, it is at 0% containment. More updates: bit.ly/3np9V3d
ALT A fire team member stands in front of the open door of a helicopter. She is surrounded by bags of gear.